Ascent to Felicity
Written by the eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu ’l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, Ascent to Felicity is a concise yet comprehensive primer in creed and jurisprudence. It spans all...
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Reflections of Pearls
Allah, Most High, says: “Remember me and I will remember you” (Qur’an 40:60) We feel a sense of belonging, protection, and safety when we call out to Allah. When coupled with the powerful...
read moreGhazali’s The Beginning of Guidance
Imam Ghazali’s Bidayat al-Hidaya is a highly motivational manual detailing the fundamentals of acquiring guidance through God-consciousness (taqwa). Imam Ghazali argues that just as...
read moreThe Differences of the Imams
If the Imams of the four schools (madhahib) established all of their rulings from the Qur’an and the Sunna, why have they differed on so many points? How can two authentic narrations from...
read moreSufism & Good Character
The Messenger Muhammad (saw) said, “On the Day of Resurrection, nothing will weigh heavier upon the Scales than good character” (Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi). The scholars of the...
read moreThe Absolute Essentials of Islam
Allah has commanded us to worship and obey Him with sincerity, reverence, love, and gratitude. He says in the Qur’an: “And they are ordered only to serve Allah, keeping religion pure for...
read moreThe Path to Perfection
“A critical and profound insight into the essential themes of spiritual thought in South Asia during the 20th century” —Dr Mahmood Chandia, Subject Leader in Islamic Studies at the...
read moreBirth Control & Abortion in Islam
Birth control, or family planning through contraception, has become a common practice in society. Many new methods of permanent and temporary contraception have become widespread....
read moreThe Islamic Laws of Animal Slaughter
There is a growing sense of concern today among consumers, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, about the healthfulness of what they eat. Health food stores have gained a prominent status...
read moreImam Abu Hanifa’s Al-Fiqh al-Akbar Explained
Al-Fiqh al-Akbar is one of the earliest texts written on Islamic creed and one of the surviving works of Abu Hanifa, the Great Imam of jurisprudence and theology. Studied for...
read moreSalat & Salam: In Praise of Allah’s Most Beloved
The greatest source of blessings and mercy for the Muslim and for all of mankind is Muhammad, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), sent as a Mercy...
read moreProvisions for the Seekers
Imam Nawawi wrote: “The science of hadith is the noblest means of attaining closeness to the Lord of the Worlds” The Messenger of Allah (upon him be peace) was given exceptional oratorical...
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